What is the cost of a basic massage?

[texasnana]

Hubby wanted to know so I told him I would post.

[39august]

I believe it is $119 plus an automatic 18% gratuity. Many specials are offered, however, especially on port days. I personally will never pay for a basic massage on a ship. Much too expensive compared to what I get at home.

[jaspercat]

From the Oasis (Dec 2013) Price List:

 

Deep Tissue Muscle Massage: $129 for 50 minutes or $179 for 75 min.

Swedish Massage: $119 for 50 minutes or $169 for 75 min.

Reflexology: $119 for 50 minutes

 

Couples Swedish Massage: $269 for 50 min or $365 for 75 min.

 

Plus gratuities.

 

Edited February 2, 2014 by jaspercat

[cruisePAC]

Also, if you're in C&A, there will be a coupon to use for a percentage off a spa treatment.

I agree with the above post - the massage is good, but I can get a similar one at home without the post-massage pitch. In a normal massage this is what happens: you've completed a 50-minute massage, you're in relaxed place, your muscles feel limp, and the masseuse says, "You're massage is complete. I'll step out so you can get dressed. Take your time." This is what the RC masseuse says: "You're massage is complete. Let me tell you about the products that I used today and suggest which ones would be great for your skin. Would you like to buy any of them?"

[jewel_beth]

I always write the words "no sales pitch, please" on the forms that they have you fill out prior to the service.

 

Since I started doing that, I have not had ANY sales pitches.

[Nado44]

You could alternatively tell your hubby that the massage is free. (Hint hint).

[riclop]

Hubby wanted to know so I told him I would post.

Wait for port day specials.

[SNJCruisers]

Wait for port day specials.

Even better is to do research on what would be available in the ports themselves, whether it be at a spa or a beach massage. Trip Advisor is a good source of information on their many different forums.

[mdcorny]

I got the shave, facial, head and hand massage, and WOW! 90 minutes of heaven!

 

 

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[janetz]

We did the couples...wonderful ;)

[chelllll]

Personally I will not get a massage on board ever again, way to expensive and not nearly as good as my therapist here at home. However, I always get the beach massages in port if they are offered at my locations. They are AWESOME, something about the waves crashing in the back ground and the smell of the coconut lotions they use... AWWW cant wait for my sailing in October. :D

[stickit34]

Personally I will not get a massage on board ever again, way to expensive and not nearly as good as my therapist here at home. However, I always get the beach massages in port if they are offered at my locations. They are AWESOME, something about the waves crashing in the back ground and the smell of the coconut lotions they use... AWWW cant wait for my sailing in October. :D

 

Which ports have you done the beach massage?

[chelllll]

Which ports have you done the beach massage?

 

Cozumel, Grand Cay and a private island (cant remember name) when I sailed on NCL. They were all AWESOME!! Wish I lived on the beach just so I could enjoy that every day of my life.:D

 

My brother and his wife live in Hawaii and she swears by their beach massages as well. I really think just knowing your in paradise and hearing the waves triggers something in our brains.